Planning

26013 Cambourne to Cambridge Construction Procurement

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Mar 2026 at 15:30

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is in the planning stage of a significant procurement process titled "26013 Cambourne to Cambridge Construction Procurement," targeting the construction industry category. This project involves the construction of a busway and park and ride between Cambourne and Cambridge, with the entire procurement being classified as works. This is a competitive flexible procedure, with the total contract value estimated at £180 million. The buyer, Cambridgeshire County Council, plans to commence the contract from 1st January 2027, with completion expected by 31st December 2031. Interested parties can anticipate a future notice date on 11th May 2026, providing additional clarity on tender submissions.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses operating in the construction sector, particularly those experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects. Companies specialising in construction work, with an ability to undertake comprehensive transport schemes, will find this procurement process beneficial for growth. Given its substantial budget, firms with a robust financial and operational capability to manage high-value contracts are encouraged to participate, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to public transport development in the region. Successful bidders will have the chance to showcase their expertise in advancing sustainable transport initiatives, positioning themselves for future projects under similar procurement methods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

26013 Cambourne to Cambridge Construction Procurement

Notice Description

Construction of busway and park and ride between Cambourne and Cambridge. Further information can be found at https://www.greatercambridge.org.uk/sustainable-transport-programme/public-transport-schemes/cambourne-to-cambridge/cambourne-to-cambridge-about

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06625d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019603-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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